Thank you so much for these videos, I binge watched all your Lichfield mock tests & test route videos and I passed first time today!!! So happy! Your videos are so helpful thank you!! :)
hi was just wondering if you had to check over your shoulder as a blind spot check and my instructor told me just checking your mirrors would be enough? or is the shoulder check just precautionary?
I would not normally ever say something like this, but... get yourself a new instructor! Simply looking in your mirrors will not tell you if it's safe to pull away. There are areas we cannot see until we turn our head and look over our shoulder.
@oliviapreece826 Yes, I would definitely do this, especially if it is a multi-lane dual carriageway. Depending upon the angle at which you are joining the carriageway, your mirrors will not tell you what is going on. What if a vehicle in lane 2 or 3 is moving back to Lane 1? You would not be able to see this at all from any position along the slip road...
Super helpful video as always! Heather seems lovely, I too struggle feeling comfortable getting up to 60 on those narrower lanes so glad I’m not the only one who does 😂
Thank you for your compliment. Narrow lanes and higher speeds aren't a favourite for many, but it's a skill that needs developing, so know when to go faster and when to ease off and position properly. Keep at it. With practice comes confidence 😊
14:00 and 16:43 what should the minimum speed be because they’re similar country roads the second road aka the second time stamp its more rough in terms of pot holes whats the minimum speed you can get away with as its national speed limit. My issue is with gear change and being told off for not driving the national speed limit if that makes sense so I can’t multi task in terms of navigating and speeding up on these roads. Any advice? Could you make a video regarding this?
It's a difficult question to answer, because you are expected to drive to the road and traffic conditions. IF you are holding up traffic by driving too cautiously, you would potentially get a SERIOUS fault. If you have a concern about this, I'd say to the examiner, 'I know it's a NSL road here, but I'm taking it a little bit slower due to the rain/lack of vision/pot holes...' that way, they would know you know what you're doing 👍 doing a video on this is a superb idea. Thank you. I'll try to get it done ASAP
@@RioDrivingSchool I use to watch your video’s for the routes now it’s more about watching the skills of the learners and how you correct them. Literally had a bad mock test today on this very route and I felt like I’m pressured to go higher gears and it makes me forget all other things I should be aware of. I think I’m the worst driver ever being told off*. Honestly I feel bad always commenting because I try to communicate to the instructor about these things and I’m told off more. I feel rushed on mock test routes especially today but thank you for the tip I will mention this for the test coming up if they chose this route. But your explanation makes allot of sense. Thanks and keep up the amazing vids Paul.
Hi Paul, I’m 19 and I really enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. I’ve got my test coming up in a few weeks in Featherstone. Please could you go over the Featherstone route once again.
Hello Manny, good luck with your driving test. Here's a link to some of the official routes. Obviously, ignore the Lichfield ones and direct your attention to Featherstone 😁 th-cam.com/play/PLepa6Q37c3AoJTcl_EEGlO9nW3wBdx9Qn.html&si=ee6iafVwToTPgvlI
16:00 When I went on this route this week instructor stated because its a stop sign the car should’ve been stopped with handbrake and neutral then assess to turn left. He said it was a serious fault for not doing that. I done the exact same thing just as her brake clutch down into first and assess left and right before turning left and moving off. Question is it a fault for not stoping at the sign with a handbrake and putting the car into neutral? He said the examiner would see it as a serious fault.
Thank you so much for these videos, I binge watched all your Lichfield mock tests & test route videos and I passed first time today!!! So happy! Your videos are so helpful thank you!! :)
Awwwww!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👌
hi was just wondering if you had to check over your shoulder as a blind spot check and my instructor told me just checking your mirrors would be enough? or is the shoulder check just precautionary?
I would not normally ever say something like this, but... get yourself a new instructor! Simply looking in your mirrors will not tell you if it's safe to pull away. There are areas we cannot see until we turn our head and look over our shoulder.
@@RioDrivingSchool sorry my fault I forgot to specify 🤦♀️when your joining a dual carriageway is it necessary??
@oliviapreece826 Yes, I would definitely do this, especially if it is a multi-lane dual carriageway. Depending upon the angle at which you are joining the carriageway, your mirrors will not tell you what is going on. What if a vehicle in lane 2 or 3 is moving back to Lane 1? You would not be able to see this at all from any position along the slip road...
Super helpful video as always! Heather seems lovely, I too struggle feeling comfortable getting up to 60 on those narrower lanes so glad I’m not the only one who does 😂
Thank you for your compliment. Narrow lanes and higher speeds aren't a favourite for many, but it's a skill that needs developing, so know when to go faster and when to ease off and position properly. Keep at it. With practice comes confidence 😊
14:00 and 16:43 what should the minimum speed be because they’re similar country roads the second road aka the second time stamp its more rough in terms of pot holes whats the minimum speed you can get away with as its national speed limit. My issue is with gear change and being told off for not driving the national speed limit if that makes sense so I can’t multi task in terms of navigating and speeding up on these roads. Any advice? Could you make a video regarding this?
It's a difficult question to answer, because you are expected to drive to the road and traffic conditions. IF you are holding up traffic by driving too cautiously, you would potentially get a SERIOUS fault. If you have a concern about this, I'd say to the examiner, 'I know it's a NSL road here, but I'm taking it a little bit slower due to the rain/lack of vision/pot holes...' that way, they would know you know what you're doing 👍 doing a video on this is a superb idea. Thank you. I'll try to get it done ASAP
@@RioDrivingSchool I use to watch your video’s for the routes now it’s more about watching the skills of the learners and how you correct them. Literally had a bad mock test today on this very route and I felt like I’m pressured to go higher gears and it makes me forget all other things I should be aware of. I think I’m the worst driver ever being told off*. Honestly I feel bad always commenting because I try to communicate to the instructor about these things and I’m told off more. I feel rushed on mock test routes especially today but thank you for the tip I will mention this for the test coming up if they chose this route. But your explanation makes allot of sense. Thanks and keep up the amazing vids Paul.
Where are you based?
@@RioDrivingSchool Walsall
I have a few Instructors over there who might be able to help you out if you need a fresh pair of eyes on you 👍
Hi Paul, I’m 19 and I really enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. I’ve got my test coming up in a few weeks in Featherstone. Please could you go over the Featherstone route once again.
Hello Manny, good luck with your driving test. Here's a link to some of the official routes. Obviously, ignore the Lichfield ones and direct your attention to Featherstone 😁
th-cam.com/play/PLepa6Q37c3AoJTcl_EEGlO9nW3wBdx9Qn.html&si=ee6iafVwToTPgvlI
16:00 When I went on this route this week instructor stated because its a stop sign the car should’ve been stopped with handbrake and neutral then assess to turn left. He said it was a serious fault for not doing that. I done the exact same thing just as her brake clutch down into first and assess left and right before turning left and moving off. Question is it a fault for not stoping at the sign with a handbrake and putting the car into neutral? He said the examiner would see it as a serious fault.
You have to STOP the car at the line. All 4 wheels must stop. You do not have to apply the hand brake or select Neutral.
Has Heather passed yet. Be good to know
@@clairejones5944 a long time ago!! 👌👍
Hlo sir , i passed my test today morning in featherstone 👍ur videos really help me thnx dear for making great videos
Congratulations 🎊 I am very happy for you!! 😊